Personality disorders treatment in Ontario

People with personality disorders present with behaviours, thoughts, patterns, and social interactions that are dysfunctional. Their personality traits are intense, inflexible, and maladaptive. These characteristics negatively affect their mood, behaviours, and social interactions and can cause distress in the person experiencing them and in those around them. People with personality disorders have trouble understanding situations and relating to others and may not even realize they have a problem, as their thoughts seem normal to them. They perceive the world and the actions of others from a perspective that is rooted in inappropriate assumptions.

People with the following personality disorders are highly emotional and dramatic and display impulsive and unpredictable behaviour. They may not think before acting and drive recklessly, engage in risky sexual behaviour or use drugs and alcohol:

• Antisocial Personality Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Histrionic Personality Disorder

The third cluster of personality disorders are characterized by feelings of anxiety, fearful thinking, and behaviour:

• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
• Avoidant Personality Disorder
• Dependent Personality Disorder

Treatments For Personality Disorders

Treatments for all types of personality disorders are available. A therapist can help you learn how to manage your symptoms and reduce maladaptive behaviours to help improve your everyday life.